Media releases

16 July 2026 | Sparke Helmore promotes 43!
Sparke Helmore has promoted 13 to Special Counsel and 30 to Senior Associate, effective 1 July 2026.

14 July 2026 | Sparke Helmore announces three Partner promotions
Congratulations to Stephanie Barclay from our Specialty Lines team, Ben Gottlieb from our Workplace team and Alexandra Kuczerawy from our Casualty team on their promotion to Partner.

13 July 2026 | Sparke Helmore launches new brand
Sparke Helmore has launched its new brand to the market, unveiling a fresh and sophisticated new look.

01 July 2026 | 1 July - key changes to employment and work health and safety laws
1 July marks the start of the new financial year, and along with it are several key changes to employment and work health and safety laws.

23 June 2026 | Risk Radar 2026: AI, regulatory pressure and climate exposure top insurer risk agenda
Global Insurance Law Connect has released the eighth edition of its Risk Radar report.

15 June 2026 | Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards finalists announced
The finalists for the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards have been revealed.

10 June 2026 | End of an era for the Sparke Helmore Newcastle City Triathlon
After 32 years of hosting the Triathlon, the 2025 Triathlon marked our final year. We are incredibly proud of what has been achieved over that time.

03 June 2026 | Workplace Watch - second edition - June 2026
Welcome to the second edition of Workplace Watch, where we provide concise and insightful updates on the evolving landscape of employment and work, health and safety law.

29 May 2026 | Sparke Helmore recognised in the Best Lawyers 2027 edition of Best Law Firms - Australia
We have been recognised as the Law Firm of the Year for Insurance Law in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers Best Law Firms – Australia.

28 May 2026 | Mark Doepel recognised on the 2026 Insurance Business Hot List
Insurance Business Australia has released its annual Hot List, naming 54 professionals across Australia and New Zealand who have made significant contributions to the insurance sector over the past year. Congratulations to Mark Doepel, Partner, for making the list.